Traditions articulating this position

Buddhism

South Asian

th. The wise who understand this distinction abide in heedfulness and experience Nibbana, "the incomparable freedom from bond
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How this tradition expresses it

The ultimate destination is Nibbana, which is the cessation of the cycle of rebirth and the attainment of incomparable freedom.

Why this supports “Liberation”

Direct Buddhist nirvana - canonical LIBERATION.

Nuance

Nibbana is described as the 'far shore' and 'the Deathless'.

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Direct: 'Nibbana, the incomparable freedom from bondage'

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Freedom is the attainment of the Supreme State called the Void, Nirvana, and by other names.
Foreword, p. xxix

How this tradition expresses it

The ultimate destination is the realization of the Void (Nirvana), which is the cessation of the cycle of birth and death.

Why this supports “Liberation”

Direct Buddhist nirvana—described as freedom and the Supreme State. Central to the canonical LIBERATION position.

Nuance

The Void is described as the negation of all determinations, not absolute nothingness.

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Quote emphasizes 'freedom' and 'attainment'—core liberation language. 'The Void' and 'Nirvana' are Buddhist terms for cessation/liberation, not metaphysical transcendence into being.

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Through such acknowledging, recognizing them to be tutelary deities, in at-one-ment thou wilt merge [into them], and obtain Buddhahood.
The Eleventh Day section

How this tradition expresses it

The ultimate goal is the attainment of Buddhahood through the merging with tutelary deities or the realization of the Clear Light.

Why this supports “Liberation”

Tibetan Buddhist attainment of Buddhahood through realization, exemplifying LIBERATION from samsara.

Nuance

This is achieved through 'at-one-ment' or recognition of the deities as one's own intellect.

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The per-quote rationale explicitly states 'exemplifying LIBERATION from samsara.' The quote about merging into tutelary deities and obtaining Buddhahood describes the attainment of liberation from the cycle of rebirth, not a metaphysical merger with an absolute. Tibetan practice aims at liberation, not transcendence.

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Jainism

South Asian

Full tradition

4) Going through the same religious practices as perfected saints2, you will reach the world of per fection, Gautama, where there is safety and perfect happiness ; Gautama
Lecture X, verse 34

How this tradition expresses it

The ultimate goal is to reach the world of perfection, characterized by safety, perfect happiness, and the annihilation of Karman.

Why this supports “Liberation”

Describes the state of liberation achieved through Jain practice, achieved within the cosmology but understood as freedom from rebirth

Nuance

This state is reached by following the practices of perfected saints.

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While it mentions 'world of perfection,' the emphasis is on reaching a state of liberation/escape; 'safety and perfect happiness' describe the condition achieved, not a place with independent ontological status

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It is what is called Nirvana, or freedom from pain, or perfection, which is in view of all ; it is the safe, happy, and quiet place which the great sages reach.
Lecture XXIII, verse 82

How this tradition expresses it

The ultimate destination is Nirvana, an eternal place free from pain, death, and the cycle of existence.

Why this supports “Liberation”

Direct Jain articulation of nirvana as freedom from pain and suffering—the ultimate goal is escape from the cycle of existence

Nuance

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Explicitly uses 'Nirvana' and 'freedom from pain'—nirvana in Jainism denotes extinction/escape from the cycle, not ascent to a realm

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itasya. I 9 2 UTTARADHYAYANA. and he is proficient in meditation and concentration of thoughts, and being pure he will arrive at beatitude when his life is spent
Lecture XXXII, Section 108

How this tradition expresses it

The ultimate destination is the removal of all obstructions to right knowledge and faith, resulting in beatitude and the end of all misery.

Why this supports “Liberation”

Describes the liberated soul state achieved after karmic purification—represents the terminus of bondage, not ascent to a transcendent realm

Nuance

Requires the removal of all Karman and the attainment of perfect indifference/dispassion.

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Describes karmic purification (asravas gone, pure) leading to beatitude—beatitude is the state of liberation achieved, not a transcendent destination

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Sikhism

South Asian

Full tradition

He who knows the Master is liberated, never again to be bound. To know the True Word is to be approved in the celestial Mansion.
Section: The Cosmic Vision

How this tradition expresses it

The ultimate destination is the realization of the Divine and the end of the cycle of rebirth through grace and devotion.

Why this supports “Liberation”

Direct Sikh liberation.

Nuance

Liberation is not necessarily after death, but can be achieved while alive (Jivan-mukta).

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Quote explicitly uses 'liberated' and does not invoke union or transcendence language. Rationale mislabeled.

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One with faith shall meet no obstacle on the path of God-realization, And shall proceed te Ais abode with God with his honour universally proclaimed.
sikhism_644, stanza 13

How this tradition expresses it

The ultimate goal is to find the 'Door of Liberation' and return to the Divine abode.

Why this supports “Liberation”

Sikh liberation through faith.

Nuance

Liberation is achieved through faith, devotion, and the grace of God.

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Path of God-realization

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ae Through the Preceptor’s touch! is transmigration annulled. And the suffering of birth and death banis
Section 6, verse 1

How this tradition expresses it

The ultimate destination is the cessation of transmigration and absorption into the Eternal Truth/God.

Why this supports “Liberation”

Describes liberation from the cycle of birth and death through the Master's grace—core liberation doctrine in Sikhism.

Nuance

This requires the 'annulling of death' through the serene state of spontaneous devotion.

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Quote describes annulling transmigration and banishing birth/death suffering—core liberation concepts. Rationale itself labels this 'Sikh liberation' despite the claim label.

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